From wearing the right polo shirt on the team bus to completing a set of six, Sydney Roosters captain Braith Anasta concedes his side has a multitude of problems to overcome if they are to revive their season.

Penrith football guru Phil Gould says there will be no backflip over the club's decision to part ways with Matt Elliott at the end of the year, revealing he is close to appointing a new coach for the 2012 season.

The squad has assembled, the training runs have begun, and the challenge has been realised by New Zealand coach Ricki Herbert as he readies his side for their clash against fellow 2010 World Cup compadres Mexico.